Varun Tej Bio: Movies, TV Shows, Age, Net Worth, Awards, Instagram, Parents, Siblings, Wife, Biography

Varun Tej is a prominent Indian actor who has made a significant impact in Telugu cinema.

He gained widespread recognition for his role as Dhupati Haribabu in the 2015 war film “Kanche,” which was critically acclaimed and became a commercial success.

This performance established Varun as a talented actor capable of taking on complex roles.

Profile

• Full name: Konidela Sai Varun Tej
• Date of birth: January 19, 1990
• Age: 35 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
• State of origin: Telangana
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: Actor
• Height: 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m)
• Parents: Nagendra Babu (Father), Padmaja (Mother)
• Siblings: Niharika Konidela (Sister)
• Spouse: Lavanya Tripathi (m. 2023)
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Hinduism
• Ethnicity: Telugu
• Net worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Varun Tej, now at the age of 35, was born on January 19, 1990, in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. He comes from a family deeply rooted in the Telugu film industry. His father, Nagendra Babu, is a well-known actor and producer, while his mother, Padmaja, is a homemaker.

Varun grew up alongside his sister, Niharika Konidela, who is also an actress and television presenter. Being part of the influential Konidela-Allu family, Varun is the nephew of renowned actors Chiranjeevi and Pawan Kalyan, and cousin to actors Ram Charan and Allu Arjun.

Varun attended Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan for his primary education and later enrolled at St. Mary’s College in Hyderabad for his higher studies.

Personal Life

Varun Tej, after years of speculation and rumors about his dating life, Varun tied the knot with actress Lavanya Tripathi on November 1, 2023.

The couple had known each other for several years, having worked together in films like “Mister” (2017) and “Antariksham 9000 KMPH” (2018). Their relationship gradually evolved from friendship to love, and they decided to make it official with a grand wedding ceremony in Tuscany, Italy.

As of 2025, the couple has not announced any plans for children, focusing instead on their respective careers in the film industry.

Career

Varun Tej‘s journey in the film industry began at a young age when he appeared as a child artist in his father’s film “Hands Up!” in 2000. However, his official debut as a lead actor came in 2014 with the romantic drama “Mukunda,” directed by Srikanth Addala. Although the film received mixed reviews, it marked the beginning of Varun‘s career as a leading man in Telugu cinema.

His breakthrough came with the 2015 war drama “Kanche,” directed by Krish. The film, set against the backdrop of World War II, showcased Varun‘s acting prowess and earned him critical acclaim.

In 2017, Varun starred in the romantic comedy “Fidaa,” which became a major commercial success and further cemented his status as a leading actor. The film’s success opened doors for more diverse roles, allowing Varun to experiment with different genres.

Over the years, Varun has appeared in the space thriller “Antariksham 9000 KMPH” (2018). He also ventured into multi-starrer comedies with “F2: Fun and Frustration” (2019) and its sequel “F3” (2022), which were both box office successes.

Awards and Nominations

Filmfare Awards South:

• Nominated – Best Actor – Telugu for “Kanche” (2015)
• Nominated – Best Actor – Telugu for “Fidaa” (2017)

SIIMA Awards:

• Nominated – Best Actor (Telugu) for “Kanche” (2015)
• Nominated – Best Actor (Telugu) for “Fidaa” (2017)

Santosham Film Awards:

• Best Actor for “Kanche” (2015)

TSR-TV9 National Film Awards:

• Special Jury Award for “Kanche” (2015)

CineMAA Awards:

• Best Actor (Male) for “Kanche” (2015)

Net worth

Varun Tej‘s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million. He has accumulated this wealth primarily through his successful career in the Telugu film industry.

Social Media

• Instagram: @varuntej
• Twitter: @IAmVarunTej

Filmography

• Mukunda (2014)
• Kanche (2015)
• Loafer (2015)
• Mister (2017)
• Fidaa (2017)
• Tholi Prema (2018)
• Antariksham 9000 KMPH (2018)
• F2: Fun and Frustration (2019)
• Gaddalakonda Ganesh (2019)
• Ghani (2022)
• F3: Fun and Frustration (2022)
• Gandheevadhari Arjuna (2023)